Benidorm has been axed by ITV - and it could be ending a lot sooner than you think.

The comedy show's creator, Derren Litten, took to Twitter last night to confirm the sad news that the show was coming to an end after 11 years.

He said that this Wednesday's episode will be the last ever offering from the sitcom.

Derren wrote: "Crazy to think Wednesday will be the last episode of Benidorm! I created the series over 11 years ago, wrote it, guest starred in it and ended up directing it. It's difficult to think what else there is to do! Thank you for watching! #MuchasGracias"

Norman Pace as Denis and Gareth Hale as Nigel (Image: ITV)

Fans of the show were devastated by the news.

One said: "Thank you for giving us 10 cracking seasons! One of the best programs on the telly box and it will go down in history. I do hope this isn't the end. That show is too good to end. But I know what ever you decide to do will be in the best intrest of the show"

Another commented: "ITV should be phoning Derren up begging him to do more... What other 'good' comedies are there currently? None"

Even Shane Richie, who's made guest appearances on the show, got involved.

He said: "Sunday is a day of rest I refuse to get angry ....inhale,exhale Sammy , just breath you big lump of beautiful gorgeousness ...F**k it !!!! Nooooooooooo !"

Tony Maudsley as Kenneth (Image: ITV)

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Another fan told Derren: "Thank you @DerrenLitten for 11yrs of the best laughs of my life, the best cast of all time, the fantastic guest stars, you sir are a genus"

Thankfully for fans, Wednesday's episode won't be the final fix they can get.

A stage version is going on tour later this year.

Benidorm Live, written by Derren, will go on a 25-date tour across the UK from September.